Valencia Gooden

Compassionate guidance for life transitions

LCSW, LISW Ohio

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Valencia

Valencia Gooden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings five years of clinical therapy experience together with more than a decade in human services to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical support for coping with change while exploring deeper themes like life purpose and self-love, tailoring each session to fit the individual's goals and current circumstances. Her style is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she emphasizes a collaborative process that empowers clients to discover tools and insights that build confidence and resilience.

Valencia adapts treatment plans to meet unique needs, offering steady guidance for those facing emotional overwhelm or seeking clearer direction. Outside of her professional work she values family life, creative pursuits such as painting, and practices that support holistic spiritual wellness, all of which inform her thoughtful, person-centered approach.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Valencia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and low mood. Client-centered therapy is also central to her work, providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities shape the pace and goals of treatment. She may incorporate EMDR when appropriate to address distressing memories and their emotional impact, using structured processing to reduce lingering intensity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and select a format that feels most comfortable for the individual's communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Valencia works with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on life purpose and self-love.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, integrating client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

What is Valencia's professional background?

She has five years of professional therapy experience and over a decade in the human services field, bringing both clinical and broader service perspectives to her work.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Valencia holds LCSW and LISW credentials with IN LCSW 34011855A and OH LISW I.2506607, and she is located in Ohio.

In what languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with this therapist?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this provider?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Life purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Indiana, Ohio

Languages

English